Healthier Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This recipe is a healthier version of Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast. It is a delicious and convenient meal that can be prepared in a slow cooker. The roast is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are soft and flavorful. It only requires a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. This pot roast is perfect for a comforting dinner on a busy day.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
4. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
5. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the roast is tender.
9. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
10. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and set aside.
11. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
12. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil.
13. Cook until the liquid has thickened into a gravy.
14. Slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and gravy.
15. Enjoy!

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